THE 89th ILLINOIS VOLUNTEER INFANTRY REGIMENT
     (July 1862-June 1865)                                   

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The 89th Illinois Infantry Regiment, also known as the Railroad Regiment, was formed in July and August 1862. It participated in the battles of Stones River, Liberty Gap, Chickamauga, Orchard Knob and Missionary Ridge, Pickett's Mill, the Atlanta Campaign, and Nashville. Its brigade commander for most of the Civil War was August Willich- regimental commander for most of the war was Charles T. Hotchkiss. Major John Farquhar- then Sergeant Major- was awarded the Medal of Honor for heroic service at the Battle of Stones River. The regiment was mustered out in June 1865. This site also includes documents of the 89th Illinois Infantry Regiment, photos of Civil War battlefields and tips for researching Civil War soldier ancestors. So click on a link in the top or bottom page navigation bars, and let your 89th Illinois Infantry Regiment research begin!

   

     Photos of 89th Illinois Infantry Regiment monuments on the Chickamauga battlefield by Tom Pearson.
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